ISP​/OSP Specialist

Description

The Defense Group of Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an IT Specialist to support efforts for the OCONUS Piers support portion of the NGEN-R Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract located in Bahrain.

NGEN-R SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Leidos supports SMIT by delivering OCONUS Piers support to connect vessels to shore‑based networks while in port, and supports the OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (OCONUS NEN). The position may involve additional Field Services Support tasks on NEN OCONUS.

Responsible for maintaining fiber optic cables in support of the OCONUS Piers program in the Middle East region, including providing connect/disconnect services to vessels when arriving and departing from port. Candidates will be expected to respond to requests within the required service target, and perform testing, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of Navy Umbilical Cable Assemblies (UCAs). Document daily shift activities in appropriate reporting and ticketing tools and ensure proper pass down of any outstanding issues.

Travel to other regional locations may be required for UCA cable repair.

• Operate tools and equipment, including necessary protective equipment, to repair and maintain UCA fiber optic cables.
• Conduct testing of UCA cables at required intervals to ensure the availability of fully operational UCAs.
• Update UCA status in the UCA tracker for the assigned region.
• Track planned arrival and departure of vessels at assigned piers and respond within the required service target to provide connect/disconnect service.
• Track daily activities in the approved ticketing system.
• Assist in the development and update of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for connect/disconnect services, fiber optic cable testing, and fiber optic cable repair for the assigned region.
• Travel to other locations within the assigned region to conduct maintenance and repair of UCA cables.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of prior relevant experience in the Information Technology field.
• U.S. Citizen with a current active Secret Security Clearance.
• Possess NAVSEA certification and/or one fiber cabling certification (BICSI level 2, ETA FOI or FOT, FOA CFOT, etc.).
• Must obtain a 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security).
• Hands‑on experience working with DoD networks, including NIPR and SIPR.
• Experience planning implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
• Ability to advise network users on hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
• Willingness to provide on‑site/on‑call support 24/7, 365 days a year.

• Both a network certification (CCNA, Network+, JNCIA, etc.) and fiber cabling certification from BICSI, FOA, or ETA International.
• Previous experience in the military or as a contractor supporting pier‑side connect/disconnect service using UCA or WPCS solutions.

$40,300.00 – $72,850.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.